Big Shots Carolina Live: Who Did We See?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops was in attendance at the Big Shots Carolina Live in Rock Hill, SC this past weekend. Who were some players from the Mountaineer State we saw play in attendance at the NCAA Live Period Event? Well, we have you covered right here. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Team Loaded West Virginia:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Team Loaded West Virginia was in attendance in Rock Hill, SC this past weekend. The roster had UNSIGNED Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1051586' first='Eli' last='Allen']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1412768' first='Jackson' last='Smith']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1233991' first='Dawson' last='Lunsford']</strong> to name a few. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1935772,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/DC0D2F8C-6D33-4857-8C98-E9681F0A1531.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/DC0D2F8C-6D33-4857-8C98-E9681F0A1531.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1935772" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Allen a back-to-back state champion at James Monroe HS just brings the complete package to the table. He constantly makes winning plays on the floor when it comes to decision making, converting shots and being a great teammate. Eli is always in the right place to make a play it seems. Allen doesn't credit as he should for being a creative passer at times. He took the rock a few times here today and finished on the break. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1935770,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/9CFC4B4F-7BC9-4704-90C4-8FFD354411F8.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/9CFC4B4F-7BC9-4704-90C4-8FFD354411F8.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1935770" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith came out hitting some shots from downtown. Jackson who attends Parkersburg South HS was able to set his feet and let it fly well beyond the three-point line. Smith does a nice job of really showing some elevation on his shot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lunsford connected on some shots here today in the win. Dawson plays the game very heady from out in the backcourt. He makes defenders pay when left open on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Clark Can Score: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1935778,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/A2215607-91B5-42A1-8CCD-80BD7D45EF28.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/A2215607-91B5-42A1-8CCD-80BD7D45EF28.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1935778" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1233990' first='Jayden' last='Clark']</strong> really showed some good scoring moves this weekend down in Rock Hill. Clark is running with Big Shots West Virginia Reign Elite Slam this spring. Jayden shows great body control to the basket while absorbing contact on the way. Clark played off the ball a lot here today and had plenty of freedom to score the ball. Jayden stuck some jumpers from the perimeter while showing a lot of confidence from all 3 levels of the floor at times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Kellum Makes Impact:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1935780,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/FC2339F4-DE0A-4265-8565-69F576F882C1.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/FC2339F4-DE0A-4265-8565-69F576F882C1.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1935780" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1851905' first='Roman' last='Kellum']</strong> didn't score much today when I watched him. He does really impact a game with his MOTOR. Roman is constantly on the move and communicating to his teammates on the floor. Kellum is always looking to make a HUSTLE play on the floor. Today he was saddled in foul trouble for the West Virginia Hustle Big Shots Lambert squad. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1935769,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/7CB8D2DD-6486-4249-BC58-480E3D81A64B.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/7CB8D2DD-6486-4249-BC58-480E3D81A64B.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1935769" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kellum has plenty of bounce and shows the ability to defend on the perimeter and in the post very well. Roman looks to be a name to hear about in the 2025 Class in the next few years at South Charleston HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Class of 2025: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1935788,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/F9EF4D24-1A65-4FAA-8E11-689DF66D1349.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/F9EF4D24-1A65-4FAA-8E11-689DF66D1349.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1935788" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1463045' first='Preston' last='Luzader']</strong> really does a good job of using his body to seal out down low. Preston can step-out and knockdown the mid-range jumper. He has great hands and seems to catch everything thrown in his direction. He will be an ideal stretch 4-man down the road. Luzader attends Clay Batelle HS in Blacksville. Preston is running with ESF Threat 16U on the Grassroots Circuit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1412065' first='Trevan' last='Bonner']</strong> was not in attendance as he's out currently with an injury for a few months according to Big Shots West Virginia Reign Elite 2025 Head Coach Ronnie Nuzum. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1478003' first='Max' last='Wilcox'] </strong>doesn't have a flashy game at all, but he seems to be effective when he's on the floor. Wilcox attends Charleston Catholic. Wilcox will connect on the 3-ball with a bit of hitch in his shooting release. Max always seemed to make the most out of his spacing on the floor along with his productive shot selection. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Class of 2026: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1935786,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/8BBE2331-02B9-446F-83DC-EB6B641BF521.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/8BBE2331-02B9-446F-83DC-EB6B641BF521.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1935786" width="256" height="192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1851878' first='Noah' last='Lewis']</strong> is tough just like a $2 dollar steak. Lewis really thrives on playing on contact down low. He delivers punches time after time with his blue-collar mentality in the paint. Noah will look to carve out space with his back to the basket. He really does a nice job of battling through for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Lewis attends George Washington HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->